2 Wheel Tracking and 4 Wheel Alignment??

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2 Wheel Tracking and 4 Wheel Alignment??
prezet
Free Member

2006 Octavia, front tyres are shot and need replacing. About to order through Black Circles and it’s giving me options of 2 Wheel Tracking and 4 Wheel Alignment as £30 each. Do I need these? Will it make much difference?

Posted 7 years ago

jam-bo
Full Member

It sorted out my Quattro when it was crabbing over wet drain covers.

Posted 7 years ago

prezet
Free Member

That’s the thing – I’ve not noticed any problems with the steering. So not sure if I need it.

Posted 7 years ago

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eskay
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If you are going to get it done i would go to a specialist, they often have improved settings from the norm.

Some factory recommended settings cause tyre wear. One of my old cars used to wear the front and rear unevenly (even after being checked numerous times by well known tyre fitters). I stumbled upon a local alignment specialist (that is all he does) and he dialled in different settings that improved handling and wear.

Posted 7 years ago

nickjb
Free Member

If you aren’t getting odd wear or dodgy steering then it won’t be far out. Still worth getting it checked periodically. Place I use charges a fairly small fee to check it then extra if it needs adjusting. Handy as mine isn’t adjustable at the back.

Posted 7 years ago

prezet
Free Member

Cheers – Don’t think I’ll bother this time. As @eskay says probably worth getting a specialist to do it if I’m going to fork out for it. Oddly my bike tyres are costing more than what I’m putting on the car!

Posted 7 years ago

Cougar
Full Member

Might be of relevance / interest:

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ot-new-car-tyres-after-only-12000-miles

Posted 7 years ago